Front lights for BX2200

[Anonymous Poster]

And one more showing the pull switch installation.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Having this light down low enables me to see not only in front of the bucket with it raised more than 6 inches, but also right behind the bucket if I am using to scoop and I can see if I get too deep and getting into the turf. For power I just piggy backed off of the input side of the switch for the front lights. Then cut a hole next to the switch for the turn signals and placed a rocker switch there.

 

[chrisjbell]

<font color="blue"> I figure I'll use these lights instead of the factory headlights, since they're pretty useless anyways. This shouldn't necessitate more current capability.
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You can probably get away with using your 55 watt lights instead of the "stock" lights, but the ones that come with the tractor don't pull 55 watts (I think they pull 28 each).

At 55 watts you're pulling nearly 10 amps and if you run off the regular light's fuse you're pushing it, because that fuse is also running the rear "running" lights and the flashers. If you're connected straight to the battery you're probably OK, but bear in mind that the total load the electrical system can handle is 30 amps, handled by a slow blow fuse at the dynamo (at least on the B7300 and I'll bet you have the same dynamo). If you add another set of 55 watt lights you're pulling nearly 20 amps in lights alone. Might be OK. Worst that'll happen is you blow the main fuse, I guess /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

BTW, your accessory lighting wire should be Red and Lavender if it is the same as my tractor and is fused for 15 amps. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

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For power I just piggy backed off of the input side of the switch for the front lights. Then cut a hole next to the switch for the turn signals and placed a rocker switch there. )</font>

Looks great! I was too chicken to cut into the dash like that so I settled for the pull switch. I was also considering hooking my new lights up through the existing headlight switch but was concered about overdrawing the circuit. Don't want to void my warrantee, you know! /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( You can probably get away with using your 55 watt lights instead of the "stock" lights, but the ones that come with the tractor don't pull 55 watts (I think they pull 28 each). )</font>

Good point! I had not thought to check to see what the stock lights were rated at.

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( If you're connected straight to the battery you're probably OK, but bear in mind that the total load the electrical system can handle is 30 amps, handled by a slow blow fuse at the dynamo (at least on the B7300 and I'll bet you have the same dynamo). )</font>

Thanks for the info on the electrical system. I love Kubota tractors but their manuals... not so much. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I suspect you are correct in assuming that both tractors use the same stock dynamo. I did connect straight to the battery with a 15 amp fuse in the circuit so I should be okay there. I'll check the slow blow fuse on the alternator and get a spare, though!

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( If you add another set of 55 watt lights you're pulling nearly 20 amps in lights alone. )</font>

For rear lights I was only going to go with one on a seperate switch. I only need it to monitor the back blade while removing snow and I'll only run one set of auxillary lights at a time.

 

[chrisjbell]

<font color="blue"> I love Kubota tractors but their manuals... not so much. </font>

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So true. I would suggest picking up the WORKSHOP MANUAL - TRACTOR (I just love the title /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif). It has some interesting language, but is a great reference for working on the thing. Much more info than the owner's manual and not too expensive (although much more than it should be - it is a loose leaf manual and you have to provide your own binder).

 

[Anonymous Poster]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( So true. I would suggest picking up the WORKSHOP MANUAL - TRACTOR (I just love the title /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif). It has some )</font>

I'm headed back to the dealer for more implements on Friday and was planning to ask about this. Sounds like a "must have" to me!

 

[chrisjbell]

Yeah, I try to get the factory shop manual for all my vehicles. There's always a lot in there that isn't in the owner's manual and often not in third party shop manuals.

I think I paid around $20 for it. Dealer had to order it.